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Show Page 10 The Ogden Valley news Volume XVII Issue XVI February 15, 2010 PATHWAYS cont. from page 1 members joined to broaden its perspective, and some board members resigned to take on other causes. The initial focus of CFOV will probably be parks and recreation, but the scope includes collaborating with a large number of other organizations, including Weber Pathways, Ogden Nordic, the Ogden Valley Land Trust, Eden and Liberty Park Districts, government functions like the Forest Service, Weber County Parks and Recreation, Utah State Department of Wildlife Resources, and other organizations who contribute to the common good of the Valley. As I look back, I am pleased with the pathways and trails accomplishments a large number of people made over the last couple of decades; they certainly got the ball rolling HAF ACADEMY cont. from page 5 already won nine national team titles, as well as several individual freestyle titles. Taking her love of dance to another level, she decided to study hip hop, swing, and salsa at the University of Utah, and with her education and growing resume, she opened “Dream Big Dance” in Farmington, Utah. Two of her four teams placed 1st and 2nd at Nationals earlier last year. “It’s time for me to be more available for my family,” says Kaitlin, “teaming up with High Altitude has given me the opportunity to continue to teach dance and put on performances, but still allows me the flexibility I need for my own family. I am excited to continue teaching and to watch a new group of girls grow, and give them a place where they can learn to succeed and believe in themselves.” Ashley’s career also started at a young age. She began dancing at the age of 5 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, later moving to Utah where she joined the Bountiful Stars. There she studied jazz, ballet, and hip hop, and performed at the Stadium of Fire with Huey Lewis and the News, Natalie Cole, and Reba McEntire. Ashley also competed in cheer and tumbling for seven years and placed 4th in the Nation in 2000 with her Davis High Cheer Squad. Starting in 2002, she taught dance at the “Dance Factory” for four consecutive years. In addition, in 2003 Ashley began coaching the Davis High cheerleaders, and in the summer of that same year taught the KAR (Kids Artistic Review) in New York City. She has coached the last six years at Davis High and led the team to a third place finish at nationals. Though she and her husband to expand non-motorized trails and pathways in the Valley. As I look forward, I see Weber Pathways focusing an increasing portion of its considerable talent and resources on projects in Ogden Valley while the Community Foundation of Ogden Valley keeps an eye on the bigger picture. These thoughts make me happy. I want to extend my thanks publically to the board members of Ogden Valley Pathways, Weber Pathways, and the Community Foundation of Ogden Valley; decisions like this are always difficult and they worked through them selflessly and with due diligence and professionalism. If you know them, pat them on the back and say thanks. If you want to know them, become active in the Community Foundation or Weber Pathways. moved to Huntsville over a year ago, she has continued the commute to Davis High until just recently. Ashley comments about the welcome change moving to High Altitude Dance Academy, “The commute was just too long. I did it for quite a while because I have such a passion for teaching and had no idea there was such an opportunity here in the Valley. This partnership is the perfect solution. I am really looking forward to teaching cheer and dance once again, because it is something I have always been passionate about.” This new branch of HAF offers dance (a combination of hip hop and traditional jazz) for girls of all ages, cheerleading (team and try-out prep), and clogging—a hip and explosive combination of jazz, hip hop, tap, Irish, folk, and swing, with a modern twist. Each dance class will be performing because, as Ashley says, “Performances are a very important part of our program, and a great way for kids to show off what they have been working hard at all year long.” Kaitlin and Ashley say that they want to give new students the opportunity to explore the type of dance they enjoy most, so with the mention of this article, new students can enjoy one week unlimited dance classes—a great way to start of the new year! 2010 High Altitude Dance Academy Schedule Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. (4-5 years) Beginning Dance 5-6 p.m. (mixed ages) Clogging Thursdays 4-5 p.m. (6 -8 years) Hip Hop 5-6 p.m. (9-14 years) Hip Hop 7-8 p.m. (11+) Cheer Prep Happy Valentine’s Day! Office hours minimum 3 days a week. Often same day service. eileen p. burke, PA, RN, Pm family medical practitioner local house call service medical liaison / patient advocate wellness & prevention eburke@healthresolutionsllc.com p.o. box 453 eden, utah 84310 ( l o ca te d n ex t to t h e va l l e y m a r ke t ) (p)435-901-heal 801-745-4000 2555 WOLF CREEK DR. EDEN STORE HOURS: MON. - SAT. 7 AM - 10 PM SUNDAY 7 AM - 9 PM February 6, 2010 One Day Meat and Seafood Sale. Great prices! Enter to win $100 of meat. Any Frozen Pizza 50c OFF with coupon Expires 2/15/10 Any Bag of Valentine’s Candy 50c OFF with coupon Expires 2/15/10 Any Boars Head Sliced Meat/Cheese 50c OFFwith coupon Expires 2/15/10 Two pounds or more 2 lb. Bag of Pistachios from the $3.00 Expires OFF with coupon Produce Dept. 2/15/10 MAYOR MCKAY cont. from page 1 Huntsville Town Council in 1990. As a native of Huntsville, McKay took a serious interest in the effective management of Huntsville and did his part to see that the best interests of the people were being served. On the town council, Jim demonstrated his ability to build consensus and effectively manage his assignments. In the fall of 1993, McKay made the decision to run for mayor of Huntsville Town. While looking to the future, and yet not forgetting his roots, Jim had this to say in his mayoral campaign brochure. “I love Huntsville and the lifestyle it provides. I would like to help preserve this lifestyle, keeping the traditions of the past, while blending them with the opportunities of the future.” Importantly, that objective did not change in his 1997, 2001, or 2005 election campaigns. When Jim was elected mayor, the outgoing Mayor of Huntsville was Jack Cox. Mr. Cox had this to say about him. “I have worked with Jim Mc Kay for many years and have witnessed his service and wish to give my thanks to him . . . . He has endeavored to make Huntsville a better place to live.” There is a long list of accomplishments spear-headed by Mayor McKay or accomplished under his administration. Perhaps the most notable is a project that has favorably impacted all residents of Huntsville Town and generations to come. This, of course, is the financing, development, installation, and management of the town’s culinary water system. Present town council member Richard Sorensen had this to say about Mayor McKay, “All Mayors and Council Members usually have one or two pet projects for which they are remembered. For Jim McKay, it is our upgraded, state-of-the-art culinary water system. Early in his mayorship, Huntsville was receiving pressure from state regulators in regard to our aging water system. Under Jim’s lead, a great team was formed and a new facility was built. But it didn’t stop there. In subsequent years, many of the culinary water supply lines throughout town were replaced and upgraded. Where we once dealt with brown water flowing from our faucets for a few weeks each spring, cool clear water now flows freely year round, and we just have to turn the faucet.” It was not an uncommon sight to walk down a street in Huntsville and see Mayor McKay in a trench where new water lines were being installed, talking to the construction team, providing key input to the water board, or spending countless hours supervising the operations of the water plant. Over the years and under his administration, Huntsville Town has made great strides in many areas—road improvements, revenue generation from telephone companies, additional cemetery land incorporated into the town, town beautification projects (Huntsville has been designated a USA Tree City for four years running), upgraded town equipment, enhancements to the town park year after year, establishment of historical landmarks, annexa- tion of the South Fork retail center, upgraded replacement of culinary water lines, renovation of the town hall, and the generation of millions of dollars flowing into the community from grant acquisitions; the achievements go on and on. Public safety was a very important matter for Mayor McKay. Ryan Hadley of the Weber County Sheriff’s Department stated, “I worked for the Huntsville Town Police Department for 20 years, 14 of those years as Police Chief . . . . I’m sorry to see Jim retire because he was so supportive of Public Safety in Huntsville. I met with him often and discussed the crime and safety issues of the community. . . . Jim would always make sure we had the necessary staff and equipment to do the job and protect the citizens . . . . He always kept the needs of the community as his first priority.” Jim believed in developing a strong team. Ramona Clapperton has worked with Mayor McKay for many years as the town’s treasurer. She recalls what a great strength he was to someone very new to her position. She said, “When I started as Treasurer of Huntsville Town, I had absolutely no experience. With the knowledge and assistance from Mayor McKay, I have learned so much and always knew that I could rely on his assistance in any situation that I brought before him.” Town finances were always a concern and a focus for Mayor McKay. Jim had his finger on the pulse of the town’s finances from day one. To his credit, during his tenure, Huntsville Town has been in great financial shape. Being a disciplined money manager is vital to the finances of any town or organization. Charles Ulrich of the accounting firm, Ulrich and Associates, which performs annual audits for Huntsville, stated, “From our viewpoint, Jim McKay was a great mayor. He was very involved in the town, keeping it within fiscal budget and State compliance guidelines. He was not only good at maintaining financial stability year after year, but, continually worked to move the Town forward while at the same time keeping tabs on everything from the Town debt (bonds) to the water treatment plant, and utility billings. I enjoyed working with him.” One citizen summed up the administration of Jim McKay in this way, “New buildings, more trees, more money to the town are wonderful things for our little town of Huntsville, but, what I appreciate about Jim McKay the most is how he personally represented our community to the rest of the world. We never had to worry in the least bit.” As mayor of Huntsville Town he was open and accessible, was an effective leader, demonstrated great integrity, and was a dependable public servant. By the way, those are exactly the qualities he pledged in his election brochure back in 1993. Like any great servant of the people, their legacy is in the fact that their words and actions coincided with their promises. Thank you Mayor McKay for your years of unselfish service to the community of Huntsville. |